File 3360/1916 Pt 3 'Persian correspondence. (1918-22)'

Content

The volume consists of letters telegrams, and memoranda comprising miscellaneous correspondence from the Government of India.

A number of topics are covered in the correspondence including:

• use of aeroplanes in South Persia
• a note by General Douglas on policy in Fars
• the view of the General Officer Commanding, Bushire, as to the results of complete British withdrawal from the Bushire-Shiraz road
• views on policy in the Bushire-Shiraz area
• knowledge of Farman Farma concerning the Kashgai uprising
• Bakhtiari khans and their finances
• proposed dissolution of the South Persian Rifles
• details on the armed units of Persian tribesmen assembled by Wilhelm Wassmuss
• rebellion of Mohammad Taqi Khan

Correspondents include: HBM Consul-General, Meshed; the Under-Secretary to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; HBM Consul, Sistan; HBM Minister, Tehran; Chief of the General Staff, Delhi; HBM Consul-General and Agent of the Government in India, Khorassan.

The volume includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, subject headings, and a list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format

1 volume (329 folios)

It is grouped into

'Meshadi Ibrahim Farrabashi'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/10/614, f 187

'Wassmuss'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/10/614, f 188a

'Nasr-i-Dawei and his son'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/10/614, f 188b

'Nasr-i-Diwan'

2 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/10/614, f 188c

Arrangement

The subject 3360 (Persian Correspondence) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/612-614. The volumes are divided into three parts, with each part comprising 1 volume.

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 325; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. The front and back covers, along with the two leading and two ending flyleaves have not been foliated.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/10/614

Former external reference(s)

P 3360/1916 Pt 3

History of this record

Date(s)

1918-1922 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Military affairsSoldiersRevolutionsMilitary administrationRebellions

Places

ShīrāzPersiaKhorāsānMashhadKerman

People & organisations

British Consul, ShirazChief of the General Staff, IndiaPolitical Resident, Persian GulfGerman Vice-Consul, BushireBritish Vice-Consul, AhwazBritish Consul General, IsfahanBritish Consul General, MeshedBritish Consul, KermanBritish Consul, Seistan and KainBaḵtīārī (Tribe)

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